In Somerset County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 12.21% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 34 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Somerset County, NJ.
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Somerset County, NJ Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Somerset County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Somerset County are not shown.
Somerset County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Somerset County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 12.21% of Somerset County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Somerset County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Somerset County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Somerset County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Somerset County home can get up to 34 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 140 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.41% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Somerset County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Somerset County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Somerset County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Somerset County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.34% of Somerset County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.35% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Somerset County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Somerset County, along with details on where in Somerset County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Somerset County, NJ
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 12.21%, or 42,181 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, central, northwest, west, and southeast Somerset County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Somerset County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerset County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Somerset County. The fastest plan anyone in Somerset County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Somerset County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 60.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Somerset County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Somerset County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Somerset County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.3 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 60.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Somerset County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Somerset County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Somerset County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
DSL internet speeds in Somerset County are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 0.00 Mbps in New Jersey versus 34 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in New Jersey is 0.00% versus 12.21% in Somerset County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Somerset County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Middlesex County, NJ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hunterdon County, NJ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Northampton County, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Juniata County, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mifflin County, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Huntingdon County, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Blair County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Marion County, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Cruz County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- San Juan Municipio, PR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rutherford County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rockingham County, NH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ottawa County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nueces County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Northampton County, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds